Not guilty of #1, #2, and #5. But guilty of #3 and #4. I think comparison to the others is required as long as it helps you define your own style. But not more. One curious thing I have seen is that people literally stare (not look) at me when I take a picture on the street. Maybe it’s a mindset or maybe I am new to the field, and therefore yet to get used to this. It’s very disconcerting. So one more point can be added: ‘Be shy of taking out your camera at the right time and miss the photo opportunity.’